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Thread: Don't bother to make your own rulers! Not a deal. . .

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    Don't bother to make your own rulers! Not a deal. . .

    So yesterday, I went to my local plastics store because I wanted to have some rulers (templates) made. Large triangle, hexegon, and others were far more expensive than using my local Joanne's (50% off this week) or coupon. Interesting lesson that I thought I would share.

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    What needs to be remembered here is that this is your experience.

    I have had several shapes/templates made at a local glass cutting shop, and have saved huge dollars. They have been cut in the same plastic/acrylic/plexiglass as our "official" quilting rulers, were accurately cut according to what I requested, with the edges buffed.

    Of course, the drawback is that there are none of the 1/4" markings that come on the quilting rulers. However, often times that is not necessary.
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    Thanks for sharing. I always wondered what the advantages would be to have this done. Now I know.
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    i too have had numerous specialty rulers/ templates made with huge savings! sorry you did not find it to be cost effective. when i start (needing) some new/different templates or think of a new ruler i want i make a list & generally go in & have half a dozen to a dozen made at once- i pay less than i would for 1 at joannes or in any other retail shop. even using a coupon.
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    My friend had an 18 inch square cut at home depot for eight dollars. She loves it.

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    i had my specially sized DJ triangle cut, but, I agree about having the markings for most rulers.
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    I believe you can make permanent marks on plexiglass (acrylic) with both permanent markers (like Sharpie) and acrylic paint. Have not tried it though. http://www.ehow.com/how_8715686_write-plexiglass.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by ghostrider View Post
    I believe you can make permanent marks on plexiglass (acrylic) with both permanent markers (like Sharpie) and acrylic paint. Have not tried it though. http://www.ehow.com/how_8715686_write-plexiglass.html
    Spraying alcohol on the permanent marker will take it off to if you don't want your lines on there anymore.
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    You DON'T WANT to put alcohol on plexiglass...it makes it cloudy. I speak from an expensive mistake that my DH made. He tried to "clean" it before he put it in the frame and it went all white where he wiped it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pippi65 View Post
    You DON'T WANT to put alcohol on plexiglass...it makes it cloudy. I speak from an expensive mistake that my DH made. He tried to "clean" it before he put it in the frame and it went all white where he wiped it.
    I like your signature! "Be kinder than necessary, everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
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